High Risk Work

• High Risk Work includes work associated with:

– Working at heights

–

Confined spaces

– Construction work

– Working on energised electrical services

– Use of high-risk plant such as:

• Elevated Work Platform (EWP);

• Cranes; and

• Forklifts.

• Operators of high-risk plant must hold a relevant and current High Risk Work licences and their competency verified before commencing work. Persons undertaking high risk work which involves construction work must have a valid General Construction Induction Training (GCIT) Card otherwise known as a White card.

• Safe Systems of Work must be in place for all work undertaken at the Corowa Saleyards. All high-risk work requires a documented Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS).

• SWMS are to be current, specific to the high-risk work task and be readily available for inspection by the Saleyards Manager or other Council Representative.

• All workers, contractors and visitors must comply with Corowa Saleyards requirements when conducting high risk work. This may include, but not limited to transport operators, including producers who transport their own livestock, truck wash users and agents.